“B.A.N.”

The 24-year-old rapper Saweetie (aka Diamonte Harper) makes it clear that she is the life of every party. The Bay Area MC, who scored a viral hit last year with “ICY GRL,” recently released her debut EP, High Maintenance—a title that carries altruistic tones, according to her. “The relationships I have with people are very high maintenance, meaning I nurture them,” she recently told Billboard. Her latest single, “B.A.N.,” is likewise empowered as it dismisses an unfaithful loser, taking sharp shots at both his anatomy and his wallet.

“B.A.N.” finds Saweetie both charming and cutting; as she sizes up lukewarm dudes, her pride just doesn’t allow her to stay a moment longer. Flipping her cool, mellow tone from the track’s chorus, she’s robust and resilient during the verses, landing blows before cooly dusting off her cherished Tory Burch sandals. Subsequently, she turns to family, Prada, and one of the best self-care therapies there is: skin care. “Ever since I cut you off/My skin glowing like Rihanna’s,” she scoffs. “I’ve been all about them commas/Should have listened to my mama.” Over whistling keys and an infectious hook, this SXSW breakthrough artist replenishes her glow. “B.A.N.” is an excellent breakup balm that properly introduces Saweetie as a new skilled and powerful voice in rap.